Wipe comprising a pathogen selective antimicrobial

Abstract

Wet wipes comprising a pathogen selective antimicrobial agent and an optional broad spectrum antimicrobial agent are disclosed. The pathogen selective antimicrobial agent is a Yucca species extract. The optional broad spectrum antimicrobial agent may be a synthetic broad spectrum antimicrobial agent, or a natural broad spectrum antimicrobial agent such as a botanical extract.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A wet wipe for improving skin health comprising a wipe substrate and a liquid formulation, the liquid formulation comprising a  Yucca  species extract and a broad spectrum antimicrobial. 
     
     
       2. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the  Yucca  species extract is selected from the group consisting of Yucca 70 liquid, 100% Yucca Schidigera powder, and 50% Food Grade Yucca powder. 
     
     
       3. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 5% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       4. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 1% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       5. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the broad spectrum antimicrobial is a botanical extract. 
     
     
       6. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the broad spectrum antimicrobial is selected from the group consisting of alcohols having from one to about 6 or 7 carbon atoms per molecule, triclosan, triclocarban, p-chloro-m-xylenol, benzalkonium chloride, chlorohexidine gluconate, hexachlorophene, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       7. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001%(by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.1% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       8. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001%(by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       9. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an additional component selected from the group consisting of anti-acne actives, antifoaming agents, antifungal actives, antiseptic actives, antioxidants astringents, colorants, deodorants, film formers, fragrances, moisturizers, chelating agents, skin protectants, sunscreen actives, solvents, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       10. A wet wipe for improving skin health comprising a wipe substrate and a liquid formulation, the liquid formulation comprising a  Yucca  species extract and a natural broad spectrum antimicrobial. 
     
     
       11. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the  Yucca  species extract is selected from the group consisting of Yucca 70 liquid, 100% Yucca Schidigera powder, and 50% Food Grade Yucca powder. 
     
     
       12. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 5% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       13. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 1% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       14. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is a botanical extract. 
     
     
       15. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is selected from the group consisting of aloe vera, folic acid, calendula flower, echinacea purpurea tops, gota kola extract, chlorophyll, phytoplenolin extract, chamomile flower, blood root, prickly ash bark, green tea leaf, oregano leaf, peppermint oil, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus leaf, lavender oil, bio-saponin concentrate, olive leaf extract, black walnut green hulls, clove leaf, thyme herb, grapefruit seed extract, vegetable glycerin, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       16. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.1% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       17. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       18. The wet wipe as set forth in  claim 10  further comprising an additional component selected from the group consisting of anti-acne actives, antifoaming agents, antifungal actives, antiseptic actives, antioxidants astringents, colorants, deodorants, film formers, fragrances, moisturizers, chelating agents, skin protectants, sunscreen actives, solvents, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       19. A method for improving skin health comprising contacting the skin with a wet wipe capable of reducing the growth rate of Gram negative bacteria and yeast on the surface of the skin while not substantially affecting the growth rate of Gram positive bacteria, the wet wipe comprising a wipe substrate and a liquid formulation, the liquid formulation comprising a  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       20. The method as set forth in  claim 19  wherein the  Yucca  species extract is selected from the group consisting of Yucca 70 liquid, 100% Yucca Schidigera powder, and 50% Food Grade Yucca powder. 
     
     
       21. The method as set forth in  claim 19  wherein the  Yucca  species extract is present in the formulation is an amount of from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 5% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       22. The method as set forth in  claim 19  wherein the Yucca extract is present in the formulation in an amount of from about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 1% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       23. A method for improving skin health comprising contacting the skin with a wet wipe capable of reducing the growth rate of Gram negative bacteria and yeast on the surface of the skin while not substantially affecting the growth rate of Gram positive bacteria, the wet wipe comprising a wipe substrate and a liquid formulation, the liquid formulation comprising a  Yucca  species extract and a natural broad spectrum antimicrobial. 
     
     
       24. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the  Yucca  species extract is selected from the group consisting of Yucca 70 liquid, 100% Yucca Schidigera powder, and 50% Food Grade Yucca powder. 
     
     
       25. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 5% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       26. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the liquid formulation comprises from about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 1% (by total weight of the formulation)  Yucca  species extract. 
     
     
       27. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is a botanical extract. 
     
     
       28. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is selected from the group consisting of aloe vera, folic acid, calendula flower, echinacea purpurea tops, gota kola extract, chlorophyll, phytoplenolin extract, chamomile flower, blood root, prickly ash bark, green tea leaf, oregano leaf, peppermint oil, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus leaf, lavender oil, bio-saponin concentrate, olive leaf extract, black walnut green hulls, clove leaf, thyme herb, grapefruit seed extract, vegetable glycerin, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
       29. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.1% (by total weight of the formulation). 
     
     
       30. The method as set forth in  claim 23  wherein the natural broad spectrum antimicrobial is present in the liquid formulation in an amount of from about 0.0001% (by total weight of the formulation) to about 0.01% (by total weight of the formulation).